Walk in my shoes : conversations between a civil rights legend and his godson on the journey ahead

"A top aide to Martin Luther King, Jr. and one of history's most important civil rights leaders, Andrew Young has witnessed history and made his own. For years, he has been mentoring his godson, Kabir Sehgal, in correspondence and conversation. This book encapsulates that mentoring, and presents Young's thoughts and meditations on such important topics as race, civil rights, and the American Dream. It's a living Tuesdays with Morrie, an inspirational and inter-generational discourse that addresses issues of race, justice and leadership. "This book is my attempt to humbly pass along a few anecdotes, life lessons, and insights to prepare you for the long journey ahead," Young says"--Provided by publisher.

"A civil rights legend offers advice to a new generation in this fascinating collaboration with his godson"--Provided by publisher.

Civil rights. Sleep in, don't brush other people's teeth and find your own way --
Slide over, Rosa, we youngsters can help --
A macroeconomist teaches a nation to fish --
Race, faith and love. You're an insecure teacher (and so is the next guy) --
Seeking the unknown and embracing faith --
Cupid learns the rule of 4 P's --
The case for contrary counsel (and the man who shouldn't be president, at least not yet!) --
Following your people : changing the world one loin cloth at a time --
The outer voice.

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Andrew Young and Kabir Sehgal.

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A top aide to Martin Luther King, Jr. and one of history's most important civil rights leaders, Andrew Young has witnessed history and made his own. This book presents Young's thoughts and meditations on such important topics as civil rights and the American Dream.อ่านมากขึ้น…

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Praise for "Walk in My Shoes" "A motivating history and personal story about family, courage, and faith. "Walk in My Shoes" is filled with the wisdom, insight, and candor only experience could harness."--Newt Gingrich, former house speaker"This brilliant, courageous, and intelligent man has stood for right and for Civil Rights for all people. In this book, we can follow the development of a young African American mind and the development of the movement which changed this country. He was brave, he was loving, and he was there. Thank God he lived to tell about it."--Maya Angelou"This book re-affirms what all of Andrew Young's friends and colleagues have always known. Andy is a preacher. Every story, episode, illustration is in fact a sermon. And every reader will be instructed and inspired by Andy's wisdom and experience."--Vernon E. Jordan, Jr., Senior Managing Director of Lazard"Andrew Young and Kabir Sehgal open up their hearts with pitch-perfect sincerity. This is a fiercely inspiring cross-generational memoir filled with folk wisdom, human frailty, and sweet victory amongst the fangs of defeatism. Consider this book a joy."--Douglas Brinkley"Andrew Young and Kabir Sehgal have woven together years of their candid and unvarnished conversations to create a wonderful combination of biography, memoir, and guide to life. This is an enlightening book that shows how great wisdom is passed down to new generations."--Walter Isaacson, president of The Aspen Institute"Andrew Young witnessed the depths of modern times -- he saw us at our very worst, and yet he has written an intensely personal love letter to America. This is a love story -- love of country -- it's also a story about loss and regret, good and evil. Andrew Young was present at the creation of the movement that changed our country forever."--Brian Williams, Anchor and Managing Editor, NBC Nightly News"Andrew Young and Kabir Sehgal have produced a valuable book, one that offers timeless lessอ่านมากขึ้น…